IRON Gym

Best Gym In Santa Monica!!!

by Danyell Smith

This gym not only has some of the best personal trainers around but they offer numerous classes like Boxing, Yoga, Beach Boot camp and always seem do be adding new and exciting classes to the schedule!

I love the fact that its a boutique gym!!! I'm always greeted with a smile and a friendly hello! EVERYONE from the personal trainers, front desk staff even the cleaning crew is friendly. (obviously a plus!!)

PROS

- Always SUPER CLEAN!

- Friendly staff and Amazing personal trainers!

- Great selection of classes to choose from (not to mention the kids classes they offer)

- The high ceilings and open area always makes for a enjoyable workout!

- Good music!!! (if you're not feeling the jams they are always willing to put something you enjoy on)

- Very nice new equipment... They also have an amazing little machine the "InBody" Body Composition Analyzer this makes keeping up with my fitness goals easy!

- EASY PARKING!!! (where in LA is this ever the case?)

one and only con-

- Only one location... I wish there was one on every street corner.

******** All in all I absolutely LOVE this gym ( I would highly recommend this place to someone who is seriously looking for a gym they never want to leave!)***********

Awesome

by mimiwri

I have been in the Santa Monica area, north of Montana now for 6 months. Ive been looking for a gym with a decent class schedule and also offering good personal training. Not really happy with the results of my search until one of my neighbors told me about this awesome gym. Wow, was I impressed. I did the boxing class with Tye, which was not only a blast but really kicked my butt. Then i did a personal training session with Danielle and I honestly can say that it was one of the best sessions Ive ever had. Ive since been going to the boxing class on a weekly basis, and also done their bootcamp and Leanin up class(which I also love), but Danielle's training has really got me in the best shape of my life. Her training is fun and strenuous, but she is very thoughtful and doesnt destroy me to the point where I cant walk out of the gym. It certainly appears that all their trainers have a good following and Danielle has told me that the owner is very particular about hiring top notch people. The gym is also a cool place with high ceilings and great airflow as they keep the large overhead door in the gym open all the time. The equipment is the best and the members are like a big family. Cant say enough good things about Iron!

Best Gym in Santa Monica

by jaredc

I wanted to get back in the game about a year ago so I started checking out gyms in Santa Monica near my work. I looked at 24hr, LA fitness, Burn Fitness, Equinox...high and low, from cheap to expensive.

Through all that I finally landed on Iron. It's a great facility that is ALWAYS clean. By far the best value/quality ratio for the money!

They have a really good selection of free weights, machines, treadmills and ellipticals. I really like that I can go in after work and still be able to get on the machines that I need to in order to get outta there in an hour. I had trouble at other gyms in the area with overcrowding and poor equipment selection...not at IRON.

They also keep their bathrooms/locker rooms and showers super clean. That's pretty important to me since I don't live in the area and still want to go out after working out.

They also offer Yoga and Boxing classes that are really good. One of the trainers -Woody- leads a boxing class called Boxervate that will kick you in to shape in a matter of weeks. Woody is a great guy and a real inspiration...it's really fun to get a great work out with a top notch trainer who keeps you highly motivated. And it goes by so quick! I'm in and out in about an hour. Super impressed with that class.

The staff is really nice and helpful. Lee at the front desk knew my name after the first visit and has always been super helpful and nice.

I've been especially impressed with the management as well. At $75 a month, Iron is not the cheapest gym in town. I recently have been going through a bit of a financial "restructuring" in the midst of this crazy economy and the manager and owner have been very gracious in working with me through that.

Not only is this place a great facility that the management is constantly improving upon, but the staff there are really personable and are willing to work with you.

I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a high quality gym in Santa Monica!

In a class of its own

by missyjoy

This gym is a special place. The vibe, the staff, the equipment, the trainers, great parking, open bright environment, really unique classes, with more to come, according to mgt after the first of the year. This gym has such a great friendly community feeling and the owner keeps making the place better and better. Ive never been a huge gym rat, but Iron has inspired me to get in the best shape of my life! I know this review seems to lay it on thick, but seriously, anybody looking for a gym in West La, should give it a try and you will see what I mean.

Complete TURN AROUND!!!! 5 STARS - BEST GYM EVER

by peteycity

Seriously, this gym has everything you want, great staff, great members, new equipment, spacious and awesome classes.

Take it from me, I am the first to complain. I almost walked away from this place 4 months ago when the former manager decided to throw a regulation boxing ring in the middle of the place. But the ring is gone and so is the manager. I am really glad I stuck it out. Now the owner, Ken, runs the place and you will be able to tell he loves making the members happy.

I thought this gym was great before the boxing ring came along - but now they've really stepped it up a notch (seriously, to 5 star level). With the ring gone - the main level feels really spacious - and there's new equipment. Plus its the kind of equipment you only see in pro football training gyms, with pro-level trainers to show you how to use the stuff. The kind of equipment that changes the game of fitness... no other gym I have had access to has this level of equipment (I was a ACE certified pro trainer for years).

The atmosphere here is everything; the staff is really great and the trainers are not trying to "sell' you, like at other places. They take their time and really know their stuff. The boxing room is upgraded, there's more room upstairs too and the music is background level only. A boutique gym with private showers, purified water and towel service, plus you park and walk right in - what more could I want?

This gym is attention to detail at its best. Try it out, I promise, you won't be dissappointed.

Sincerely,

Peter